There are a number of products available on the market today, to help reduce or eliminate the amount of allergens that are in the air. This is beneficial for those people who suffer from seasonal allergies and also for those with breathing problems such as asthma. You will find products such as vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, which incorporate the use of filters to trap these irritating items. Until recently, there was no real solution to help people when they sleep. You can now purchase specially created pads to place over your mattress to reduce the amount of irritants you are exposed to.

The organic mattress pad can be made of cotton or wool fibers and comes as a full sized piece you place on top of your existing mattress. Because it is made of 100 percent natural fiber, you don't have the irritants that may be present in other types of mattress pads or toppers. It is great to use for people who have sensitive skin who may suffer from skin disorders. While you sleep, a lot of old skin cells your body doesn't use anymore, are sloughed off. These old dead cells get into the fibers of your mattress and begin to decay, which can attract dust mites.

The natural pads are easily removed so they can be routinely cleaned to rid them of the old skin cells and other minute traces of debris that may collect there. A good quality pad will be constructed of wool, which is naturally waterproof in its design. The waterproofing also helps protect the skin, because it will take moisture away from the surface area where it would have contact with the skin. The natural woolen fiber also dries quickly so an area will not remain damp and irritating for a long period of time.

This type of mattress pad would be good for people who have nighttime accidents, such as young children and the elderly. You will find the organic styles in most bed sizes as well as in a crib size. It easily attaches to the mattress through the use of corner straps. This helps the piece stay in place even when the sleeping person moves about. It is a thin type of pad and works with your existing bedding so there's no need to purchase special sheets. The price of a pad designed from organic fibers will vary greatly according to the size and the manufacturer, which will determine the overall quality of the mattress.